Vocabulary From Latin & Greek Roots - Unit 2

Question 0

Fractious

Answer 0

FRACT
Adjective
Tending to argue or cause discord.
Syn: cross, peevish
Ant: amiable

Question 1

FRACT/FRING/FRANG

Answer 1

Latin root. “To break.”

Question 2

Infraction

Answer 2

FRACT
Noun
Minor violation of a rule or law.
Syn: transgression

Question 3

Infringe

Answer 3

FRING
Verb
To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass.

Question 4

CIS

Answer 4

Latin. Means “cut, kill.”

Question 5

Excise

Answer 5

CIS
Verb
To cut out of; remove.
Syn: expunge

Question 6

Incisive

Answer 6

CIS
Adjective
Sharply cutting; direct and powerful.
Syn: keen
Ant: dull

Question 7

Concise

Answer 7

CIS
Adjective
Brief and straightforward.
Syn: terse
Ant: rambling

Question 8

TOM

Answer 8

Greek, means “to cut.”

Question 9

Tome

Answer 9

TOM
Noun
A large and serious book.

Question 10

Epitome

Answer 10

TOM
Noun
The best or most typical example.
Syn: embodiment

Question 11

Dichotomy

Answer 11

TOM
Noun
Two opposite parts of one whole.

Question 12

Anatomy

Answer 12

TOM
Noun
The structure or parts, taken as a whole.

Question 13

PUNCT

Answer 13

Latin. Means “to sting, pierce.”

Question 14

Compunction

Answer 14

PUNCT
Noun
Feeling of regret or remorse.
Syn: penitence

Question 15

Punctilious

Answer 15

PUNCT
Adjective
Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful.
Syn: meticulous
Ant: careless

Question 16

Pungent

Answer 16

PUNCT
Adjective
Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell.